Updated as of 01 January 2024
REQUIREMENTS
Step 1: File an Application for Marriage and Secure a Marriage License
- Both parties shall file two (2) sets of original and one (1) set of photocopy of application for a marriage license at the Philippine Consulate General (download Application for Marriage Form), with the following attachments listed below:
(a) Passport data page;
(b) Copy of authenticated birth certificate;
(c) Copy of authenticated Certificate of Non-Availability of Marriage;
(d) 4 pieces of latest 2x2 photo (1 photo shall be attached to each of the original application form while the remaining 2 will have to be submitted along with the application form);
(e) Copy of authenticated parental consent if applicant is 18-21 years old or copy of authenticated parental advice if applicant is 21-25 years old;
(g) Other additional documents as may be required by the Consulate General upon evaluation of the application.
- Fee per application is RMB 190.00 or a total of RMB 380.00 for both parties.
- The Consulate General will publish a notice of the application for marriage license for 10 consecutive days.
- The marriage license will be issued to the applicants after 10 days of publication.
- The marriage license shall be valid for 120 days from the date of issuance.
Step 2. Actual Solemnization of Marriage
- During the validity of the marriage license, the parties together with their witnesses (at least two witnesses of legal age) shall personally appear before the officiating officer at the Consulate General on the scheduled date and time of the ceremony.
- The parties and the witnesses shall sign the Certificate of Marriage (prepared by the Consulate)
- Fee is RMB 456.00
- The parties shall also file their Report of Marriage thereafter (please see requirements above for Report of Marriage)
Documents to bring for the solemnization of marriage:
- Original and four (4) copies of the Marriage License
- Original and four (4) copies of authenticated PSA-issued Birth Certificate of each party. The Birth Certificate must have been authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Original and four (4) copies of PSA-issued Certificate of Non-Availability of Marriage (CENOMAR) of each party. The CENOMAR must have been authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Original and four (4) copies of authenticated Parental Consent (if the applicant is from 18-20 years old), or original and four (4) copies of authenticated Parental Advice (if the applicant is from 21-25 years old). The Parental Consent or the Parental Advice must be duly notarized, submitted to the Regional Trial Court for certification, and then authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Four copies of passport data page of each party (original passport must be brought for inspection)
- Baptismal Certificate and Transcript of Record (School Record) or School Diploma (If applicant has no passport or expired/invalid passport and/or if there are discrepancies with respect to the date of birth and/or the name in the certified documents such as the passport, Birth Certificate, etc.).
Additional requirements, if applicable:
- Court Order and Certificate of Finality - If either or both parties had a previous marriage which was annulled or declared void by the court, such party or parties must secure a copy of said order and have the same authenticated by the DFA.
- PSA-issued Marriage Contract of the previous marriage with annotation of the fact of annulment or declaration of nullity mut be submitted.
- If an applicant is a widow/widower, a copy of DFA-authenticated PSA-issued Death Certificate of the former spouse must likewise be presented.
Once these documents are obtained, submit these together with the following:
- Duly Accomplished Form No. O5 for Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (Forms available at the Consulate)
- Passport (2) Copies of Data page / Picture page. (Both Parties)
- Fee: RMB 190.00 each
- PROCESSING TIME: THREE (3) TO FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS
Note: Payment may be made in cash or through bank transfer.
注:请以现金或银行转账方式付款。